(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senators on Monday welcomed the signing of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, which would allow the transfer of defense personnel between the two countries for training and disaster relief operations. Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said he “fully supports” the newly inked defense pact, stressing that it could help…
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(TRIBUNE) The bill seeking an additional P100 in the daily minimum wage of workers in the private sector reached the Senate plenary on Wednesday, with several lawmakers expressing strong support for the passage of the proposed measure. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged his colleagues to support the passage of Senate Bill 2534, or…
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(DAILY TRIBUNE) The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said the recent unusual “dangerous maneuvers” of a Chinese warship against the Philippine Navy vessel could have led to a fatal collision, describing it as “irresponsible and unprofessional” In a chance interview, AFP spokesperson Col. Medel Aguilar said they did not anticipate that China’s vessel…
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(TRIBUNE) The Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday said contingency plans are in place for the 150,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan should war erupt between the United States and China. “We have a contingency plan that has been in place for some time. We know where they are, we have records,” DFA Undersecretary for…
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(DAILY TRIBUNE) Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday filed a measure seeking to level the playing field among able-bodied athletes and those with disabilities relative to the granting of cash incentives. In a statement, Estrada stressed that athletes with disabilities who joined in international competitions and brought pride to the country should not be discriminated. “Our…
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(Daily Tribune) At least three senators rejected the proposal to prohibit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations, citing its contributions to the Philippine economy. Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Ramon “Bong” Revilla, and Robinhood “Robin” Padilla said the total shutdown of POGOs in the country is not the solution to the recent increase in kidnapping cases in the country.…
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The lawmaker’s bill made clear that PUB drivers could not be required to drive for more than eight hours nonstop. Senator Jinggoy Estrada has proposed a measure seeking operators to grant drivers and conductors fixed salaries and working hours to help them cope with the growing fuel cost. Estrada’s Senate Bill 48, also known as…
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Reading the newly-launched autobiography of former First Lady Loi Ejercito-Estrada, Love, Mommyla, my friends, who went over the book, and I could not help but be impressed by the virtues and accomplishments of this First Lady who, early in life, had faced hardship because she was orphaned of her father, leaving behind Loi’s mother, only…
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